RV rental Lockhart, TX: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

You can start by driving the best camper rental from Lockhart northeast to Bastrop State Park in Bastrop County. The park hosts new generations of loblolly pines as well as a 1.5-acre lake and seven miles of hiking trails. It’s a hotspot for swimming and paddle sports but also a pleasant area for a family picnic or you can take your Lockhart RV rental on a 12-mile scenic drive through the Lost Pines of Central Texas to Buescher State Park. This forestry paved road is suitable for cyclists as well as drivers. Once you arrive in Buescher State Park you can take your mountain bike off-road. The park offers eight miles of cycle paths which pass through a mixture of pine trees and cedar elms. For longer and more remote trails you can continue your road trip east to Sam Houston National Forest which is situated between the cities of Cleveland, Richards, and Conroe. The park is one of the most well used in Texas and you can find many camping and picnicking facilities as well as designated recreational areas. Lake Conroe Area is a great spot for water activities, including swimming, kayaking, and motorized boating. The area also hosts a section of the 128-mile Lone Star Hiking Trail which traverses the national forest from east to west. There are primitive campsites as well as RV-suitable camping areas along the route and a number of connecting loop trails. This extensive national forest is also home to a range of wildlife species from deer and squirrel to bluebirds and bald eagles. You can keep your eyes peeled for the rare and endangered red-cockaded woodpecker while exploring on the park's 85 miles of multi-use trails. Sam Houston National Forest is open and accessible all year round, however, the best times to take part in recreational activities are during the spring and autumn. For one last stop, turn the steering wheel south towards Palmetto State Park in Luling. Here you can enjoy a fun day with the family while discovering a range of tropical vegetation and plant species. You can take a hike through dwarf palmettos on the Palmetto Trail or take a picnic to the CCC-built pavilions. Another option is to bring a canoe and paddle the Luling Zedler Mill Paddling Trail on San Marcos River or hop into a peddle boat.